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Unit Objectives
Unit Objectives
Objectives
1. Describe aircraft types and capabilities.
2. Describe the ICS criteria for typing aircraft used for fire suppression.
Strategy
This lesson will help students develop a better understanding of the aircraft used on incidents and project work. Through instructor and student interaction to accomplish the objectives, students will become familiar with the differences between all fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. An introduction exercise will bring them all up to speed and into the same mindset for the remainder of the course.
Unit 1, Exercise: Project Helicopter
Unit 1, Exercise: Project Helicopter
Read the following scenario and choose one of the three suggestions you are likely to make?
At a project planning meeting at your home unit the project leader announces the project requires a helicopter to transport 1,875 pounds of materials plus personnel to the worksite. The leader knows some helicopters are restricted; but is not sure what that means or what type of helicopter is needed in order to complete the aviation project plan.
*Hint: Think about cost and the realistic availability of aircraft*
Inform them that most helicopters are restricted, and the type doesn’t matter for the project based on the mission. A helicopter like a Blackhawk would work.
Inform them that the term “restricted” applies to helicopters used in wildland fire suppression. Based on the mission, a helicopter like a Bell Long Ranger would be sufficient.
Inform them that the term “restricted” means the helicopter is only used for wildland fire suppression. Any one of the fire-restricted helicopters would do the job, especially one like the Lama.
Is there any other information you would think about passing along?
Aviation Handbooks, Guides & Safety Cards: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides#aviation_safety_cards
NWCG Aviation Resources: https://www.nwcg.gov/positions/hecm/position-ref-mat-job-aids
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